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Matthew 13:3 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 13:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 13 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;”
Matthew 13:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 13:3
This verse introduces the Parable of the Sower, marking a shift in Jesus' teaching method. The Greek word 'parables' (παραβολαῖς/parabolais) means 'to place alongside'—earthly stories conveying spiritual truths. Jesus explains He taught in parables to reveal truth to receptive hearts while concealing it from the hardened (Matthew 13:10-17). The sower scattering seed represents the proclamation of God's word. The different soils (vv. 4-8) represent varied responses to the gospel. This parable emphasizes that Kingdom growth depends not on the sower's eloquence or the seed's quality (God's word i...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 13:3
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“and told them in his teaching”
“Don't you understand this parable? How will you understand all of the parables?,And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?,,,,,,,,”
“and said to him”
“as they were able to hear it.”
“and tell them”
“he didn't speak to them”
“he departed from there.”
“and said to him”